24% Of People Blame Their Partner When They Fail A Diet

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Now that you're in a relationship, you find yourself eating more dessert. Maybe you're staying in to eat pizza more often when you would have done that back where you were single. So is it your partner's fault you're not rolling with a six-pack this summer? Nope – but that doesn't mean you secretly don't think that.

According to a study of 2,000 people conducted by OnePoll and Isopure, nearly one in four people blame their partner for their inability to maintain a healthy diet (via Brobible).

The study showed that 38% actually fail their diet because they can't resist an unhealthy treat. Pizza was the #1 unhealthy food to derail a diet followed by ice cream, chips and chocolate.

More results from the study: three in 10 said healthy food is too pricey and another 42% said they eat unhealthy food when they're stressed. I hear that.

Isopure General Manager Jonathan Thompson said people need to plan for the unexpected (don't just blame your partner or friends for messing up your diet).

“A diet plan is only good if you can realistically adhere to it, so it’s key to structure the plan around your specific lifestyle and to build permissive indulgent moments into the plan, like a weekly programmed cheat meal on Saturday night when you know you’ll be around friends and family," he said

Sadly, when people fail their diets, two in five struggle to jump back on the wagon.

This is nothing new. People have been going from fad diet to fad diet for decades – the real solution is to maintain a healthy diet. As the saying goes: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." Also, work out. Over three in 10 survey respondents never hit the gym. Also, make sure you get enough water – it'll keep you full and help keep up your energy levels.